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The pros and cons of a stuttering run-up are under debate after two crucial penalty misses in the Carabao Cup last 16. Chelsea midfielder Valentin Barco missed the Blues’ fourth penalty in their entertaining shootout defeat by Liverpool when he hit the post after a stuttered run-up. Xabi Alonso’s side …

Rulli is no stranger to being the hero in a penalty shootout. In the 2021 Europa League final, he famously scored a penalty for Villarreal against Manchester United, before denying opposite number David de Gea to decide the marathon shootout and the destiny of the trophy. If Rulli had not …

Alessia Russo becomes England’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Benfica. Source link

Free agent Jadon Sancho has turned down a move to La Liga, Desire Doue is in talks with Paris St-Germain about a contract extension, and Everton are considering a move for Marcus Rashford. England winger Jadon Sancho has turned down an offer from La Liga side Getafe, but has an …

You are probably wondering where on earth this is going. But, these three entities are in fact intertwined by a virtual fairytale that has become quite a real relationship between one of the world’s biggest football stars and a humble non-league club in Hampshire. The thread that stitches this story …

Peterborough United chairman and majority owner Darragh MacAnthony says he “promises” he will sell his 75% stake in the club in February if they are not in the top 10 of the League One table by then. Replying to a post on X, external following last night’s 2-0 defeat at …

All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday have been suspended as a mark of respect after more than 30 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid. More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains when they collided and derailed …

Fleetwood Town were forced to surrender a player for their penalty shootout win over Arsenal at Highbury on Tuesday night. The Fishermen beat the Gunners 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the club’s history. But as the two sides …

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have held clear-the-air talks before the team’s trip to Chelsea. Fernandes, 32, was an unused substitute during United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday. The Portuguese was dropped to the bench after he criticised Carrick’s tactics following the 4-1 loss …

Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman’s sending-off during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood. The 16-year-old midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 85th minute after reacting to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood’s Harrison Neal. Although Dowman did not fully kick out, his foot did make contact with …

For 99 editions we’ve asked you to guess a current Premier League player. Now we want a Premier League legend from the past. After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. The fewer clues you need to get the right answer, the more points you score. Once you’re done …

For 99 editions we’ve asked you to guess a current Premier League player. Now we want a Premier League legend from the past. After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. The fewer clues you need to get the right answer, the more points you score. Once you’re done …

Given their league positions, form and pedigree there could only have been one winner predicted. Fleetwood played Arsenal on Tuesday with 83 places separating the teams and most home fans arriving in hope rather than any expectation. But remarkably, it was the hosts who booked their place in the Carabao …

Blackpool beat Aston Villa’s Under-21 side while Port Vale put five past Manchester City in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy action. Everton also lost at Shrewsbury Town, but Arsenal prevented a full house of defeats for Premier League youngsters as they came from behind to win at AFC Wimbledon. Zac Ashworth, Jerry …

Available for 29 days Kelly Somers is joined by Andy Reid, Leon Osman & Ian Dennis to discuss Michael Carrick remaining in charge at Manchester United after eight games without a win, despite links to Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. Man Utd fan Scott Saunders gives the supporters’ reaction, while …

Arsenal’s match with Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup was delayed for more than eight minutes after a drone was flown above the stadium during the match. Referee Michael Salisbury stopped play with one minute and 40 seconds on the clock after spotting the drone flying above …

Arsene Wenger’s “daylight” offside trial is unlikely to be extended after receiving a lack of support at the International Football Association Board’s (Ifab) assessment panels on Tuesday. The trial, which sees a player ruled to be onside if any part of the body is level with the second-last opponent, has …

Manchester City suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season at a boisterous Aston Villa on Saturday, amid persistent reminders of their financial charges. “You know what you are,” echoed around Villa Park, with the chant including the word “cheating” following City’s guilty verdict relating to breaches of the …

For Kane, the trophy win will have felt special for many reasons on a personal level, having gone through ups and downs in his career to make it to the very top. But both the Bundesliga and Bayern know how significant it will also be for the league and the …

Harry Kane has taken the scenic route to the Ballon d’Or – a road littered with doubts and diversions, but one that eventually led to the ultimate destination: being crowned as the world’s best player. The 33-year-old’s glory at the London Palladium on Monday is fitting reward for an exemplary …